Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 2 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 March 2005. It was answered by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 March 2005 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what discussions he has had with Shelco regarding its proposal to build (a) an airport and (b) other infrastructure requirements on St Helena; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Nigel Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what discussions he has had with Shelco regarding its proposal to build (a) an airport and (b) other infrastructure requirements on St. Helena; and if he will make a statement. [220309] Mr. Gareth Thomas: I met with Shelco representatives on 8 September 2004. There have also been discussions between Shelco and the St. Helena Government. All investor interest in St. Helena is welcome and will be considered on an equal footing.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 431 c1715W;431 c1711W; 220309
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Construction Airports Investment Infrastructure St Helena St Helena Leisure Corporation
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk